The election is over. Now what? In this series, I use Romans 12 to frame reflections of this presidential campaign and hopefully encourage us to live faithfully as we return to the “ordinary time” of the American political calendar. See Part 1 and Part 2 here. Editor's note: For previous statistical analysis and nonpartisan political reflection from Josh's expertise, see this link. Before the election, we were already living in a partisan and divided country. Republicans and Democrats not only disagreed about … [Read more...] about After the Election Part 3: Being the Church in a Partisan America
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Book Review: Roger Williams and The Creation of the American Soul
Roger Williams and The Creation of the American Soul, John M. Barry. New York, NY: Viking, 2012. [Publisher link is to paperback edition] Summary: A study of the life of Roger Williams focusing on the intellectual influences upon Williams, his journey to Massachusetts, banishment and founding of Rhode Island, and his signal ideas of freedom of conscience and government by consent of the governed. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Roger Williams and The Creation of the American Soul
After the Election Part 2: Diversity and Unity this Thanksgiving Holiday
The election is over. Now what? In this series, I will use Romans 12 to frame reflections of this presidential campaign and hopefully encourage us to live faithfully as we return to the “ordinary time” of the American political calendar. See Part 1 here. Editor's note: For previous statistical analysis and nonpartisan political reflection from Josh's expertise, see this link. … [Read more...] about After the Election Part 2: Diversity and Unity this Thanksgiving Holiday
The Week After: Post-Election Series Introduction
The election is over. Now what? In this series, I will use Romans 12 to frame reflections of this presidential campaign and hopefully encourage us to live faithfully as we return to the “ordinary time” of the American political calendar. Editor's note: For previous statistical analysis and nonpartisan political reflection from Josh's expertise, see this link. … [Read more...] about The Week After: Post-Election Series Introduction
Book Review: One Nation Under God
One Nation Under God: A Christian Hope for American Politics, Bruce Ashford and Chris Pappalardo. Nashville, TN: B & H Academic, 2015. Summary: Explores whether and how it is appropriate for Christians in the American context to engage in politics, how one brings one's faith into this, and applies this to seven contemporary issues. … [Read more...] about Book Review: One Nation Under God